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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1939
Page
9
Uniformed parents worry about the two soft spots on a baby's head the crown and the forehead area. Front soft spot may stay open 18 to 20 months while the rear closes in 3 to 6 weeks. The piece notes touch as a baby's strongest sense early on and describes initial reflexes and fingerprinting in hospitals.
The article states milk is the sole diet for babies and outlines feeding routines. It notes eye development and color, newborn light sensitivity, and the need to nurse every three to four hours, urging full breast emptying to maintain milk supply. It also mentions infant digestion and sleep patterns tied to feeding.
The text advises nursing the baby for short intervals, waking the mother for nursing about 20 minutes, and avoiding odd intervals to protect digestion. It prescribes 10 to 14 days of bed rest for the mother, gradual activity thereafter, and cautions against heavy work or stairs for several days, noting risks of injury.
Delightful rooms in the International Building at Rockefeller Center New York showcase an all washable house. Light colors prove practical with fabrics trimmed and tested six times before debut. The display features light blue green walls pale upholstery and yellow drapes promising easy upkeep.
A chronicle of New York socialite attire in winter, noting hats, bangs, prints, and fabrics seen at Ritz-Carlton, The Colony, and Stork Club. Describes gowns with gold embroidery, primitive jacket designs, plumes of tulle, silk gowns, and notable figures like Mrs. James D. P. Bishop and Cathleen Vanderbilt.
The piece profiles Dwight H. Green a 42 year old former U S attorney known for prosecuting Al Capone. It frames his bid against Mayor Kelly Nash machine in Chicago as a clean up fight with reformers and notes his Indiana roots and nickname Pete.
The piece surveys men hat trends from a leading maker noting a move toward wider brims and brighter bands with a lean to lighter colors like gray brown and green. It highlights the Playboy lightweight felt and warns runtier builds to choose more flattering styles while the Fair era influence promises regional style shifts.
A housewife contemplates improving Lenten menus by adding color and variety to fish dishes and muses about finding a new kind of fish to enhance flavor.
In a Paris fashion note a China silk gown paired with a sailor jacket outlines a refined look for milady. The description emphasizes delicate fabric and tailored contrast, reflecting Parisian style cues.
The bridegroom best man and male guests should wear dark business suits for the informal afternoon wedding. For tea brewing, use fresh water brought to a hard boil, warm the teapot, add one level teaspoon of tea per cup plus one for the pot, pour boiling water, cover, brew five minutes, then strain.
A columnist advises guarding family privacy against prying friends and common gossip. A tale shows a father creating a private play space for son Donald, balancing need for unfinished work with parental boundaries, and teaching respect for personal projects.
A letter from Mrs Jack M asks how to handle a friend's disclosure of alleged infidelity. She fears telling her husband after years of marriage and limited home time, and wonders whether it is right to reveal the gossip or keep quiet.
Counsel advises a wife to withhold judgment about stories concerning her husband. Consider the Golden Rule and loyalty, discuss calmly with him, and assess trust before accusing or spreading rumors. Different women handle such issues, but evidence and dialogue are emphasized to resolve doubt.
The article extols dancing as ideal exercise improving posture and carriage. It describes wall-back practice, hip alignment, weight shifts, and rhythmic walking to rhumba tempo, noting benefits for balance, flexibility, and social presence across dance styles.
Short Cuts offers simple home care tips including cleaning wax flowers in lukewarm water with baking soda and slicing bread lengthwise to reduce waste. It also suggests dipping fingers in melted wax during dirty chores to protect nails.
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